Shirley Fan, pianist (l-r), mother-daughter soprano duo Aida Gamboa and Maria Ana Gamboa, and Ed Vidal, president of Filipino-Americans of Monmouth County Inc., came together to celebrate Philippine Independence Day June 12 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan. The purpose of the program, which began with the singing of the Philippine and American national anthems, was to expose the community to Philippine songs, costumes, food and desserts.